42-channel GMRS radio pair pack with charger and batteries;instant weather scan with NOAA weather radio and alert;up to 30-mile range with easy button access and 20 special channels;142 privacy codes gives user up to 3144 channel options for clear transmission;9 levels of VOX with channel scan;silent operation turns off all tones for quiet operation;Dual-Watch allows user to monitor two different channels;Direct Call allows user to instantly contact a member of the party without alerting the others;dual power uses four standard AA or rechargeable batteries; water resistant; features HI/MED/LO power, 10 call alerts, backlit LCD, voice scramble, Roger Beep, auto squelch, battery life extender and keypad lock; includes mic/headphone jacks, batteries and drop-in charger
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Solid radios, not-so-good post-sales support:
As many other reviewers have said, these are solid radios at a very good price. The construction is solid (although the battery compartment covers are a bit loose to inspire much confidence in the "waterproof" department), the sound quality is excellent, and the feature list is impressive. However, Midland's post-sales support is horrendous so far. They ignore emails sent through their website, and the extent of the FAQ and other information on the support site is very poor. The user manual (which is... more info
Great Radios:
Radio are great. I have had a set of 800's and now own the 900. What most people do not understand is in the woods you don't get 30 miles. And these are great for the wooded areas. They will keep you in contact and are easy to operate. If you are a hunter you need a pair
not even close:
all the bells and whistles
easy to set-up and operate
NOT EVEN CLOSE TO ADVERTISED RANGE
dissapointing at least possibly false advertising
Zero Range:
Within the last few months I have ordered six of these units. It was a mistake. Within a week or two of initial use two of the units were dead, kaput. Naturally, I didn't save the receipts so I'll just eat the loss. Of more significance is the fact that this generation radio is not compatible with the generation just preceeding, even though it's the same manufacturer. I've used Midland in my hunting operations on the ranch for several years. Must now find a different system or risk having irate... more info
